tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5652940417109665141.post1864550610019619168..comments2024-03-27T11:42:13.364+10:00Comments on JungleWatch: A PRIEST-PERPETRATOR SPEAKSFrenchiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05189311368021711422noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5652940417109665141.post-89729785753756315852017-07-23T19:16:02.455+10:002017-07-23T19:16:02.455+10:00I'm thinking more of his formators.I'm thinking more of his formators. Timhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01305960063884511003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5652940417109665141.post-62837335086418945522017-07-23T13:02:29.995+10:002017-07-23T13:02:29.995+10:00Apurun was known to be very close to "his boy...Apurun was known to be very close to "his boys" at RMS. It sure would be refreshing if one of those boys told the real secrets of their bishop's relationship with them. <br />But even current priests refuse to talk about a case of sex abuse that happened in their midst at St Patrick by our same shamed Apurun. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5652940417109665141.post-87502436879854915592017-07-23T12:19:40.305+10:002017-07-23T12:19:40.305+10:00I have mixed feelings about him too. Should he be ...I have mixed feelings about him too. Should he be lynched or legally executed?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5652940417109665141.post-33525974983534313712017-07-23T07:23:23.617+10:002017-07-23T07:23:23.617+10:00The difference here is that Gustafson was criminal...The difference here is that Gustafson was criminally convicted. There are already civil controls in place for criminals. Unless there is a more recent incident within the current criminal statute of limitations, Apuron will not be criminally convicted and thus not subject to any form of civil control. Any control will be up to the pope. Timhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01305960063884511003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5652940417109665141.post-62642866165263716792017-07-23T07:13:01.713+10:002017-07-23T07:13:01.713+10:00As a bishop he had no one to control him. What or ...As a bishop he had no one to control him. What or who will control Apurun if he remains in a clerical state? Won't he be an uncontrollable mess then just as he has been in the past?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5652940417109665141.post-64003833714478260202017-07-22T09:48:05.423+10:002017-07-22T09:48:05.423+10:00Gustafson stated, "In 2002 I made the choice ...Gustafson stated, "In 2002 I made the choice to remain in the clerical state, even though I know I will never again be in active priestly ministry." Was it actually his choice or that of his bishop? This highlights the point you made, Tim, regarding Apuron. If he is laicized he will be outside the control of the church. He will be free to roam the world and do as he pleases which means many people will be at risk. Andrew Camachonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5652940417109665141.post-69835499307630790372017-07-22T09:34:42.562+10:002017-07-22T09:34:42.562+10:00At least Gilbert Gustafson had the grace and stren...At least Gilbert Gustafson had the grace and strength to admit the abuse. <br /><br />In Guam's case if Apurun had such grace and strength there would be zero lawsuits today. But Apurun had lacked grace for many decades. It seems the NCW sucks grace from all who follow so the member follows only cult leadership. <br /><br />But Apurun's lack of spine does have one benefit. It has allowed many victims to come forward with their stories. This may never have been possible with an admission by our shamed bishop. <br /><br />Sex abuse is a crime against the person, but also a crime which deeply affects the community. And sex abuse is a crime out community has known about but refused to properly address, until recently. <br /><br />May we learn a lesson about remaining quiet while others suffer. May we also have the strength and grace to speak out whenever we become aware of sex abuse. <br /><br />It is the only way we can prevent history from repeating itself. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com